Get Ready: Unveiling the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 List on August 27!

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After reviewing thousands of groundbreaking applications from across the globe, TechCrunch is on the verge of unveiling the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 — our specially selected group of the most promising early-stage startups ready to shine at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 this October 27-29.

The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list will be announced here on Wednesday, August 27, at 9:00 a.m. PT.

Whether you applied, recommended a standout founder, or just want to see who made it, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. Your name. Your competition. Your potential investment. They might all appear on this list.

This October marks two decades of TechCrunch Disrupt shaping the startup ecosystem — and we’re making it exceptional. For 20 years, leading figures in technology, venture capital, and startups have taken our stage to share their visions and create history. Innovators like Dropbox, Cloudflare, Fitbit, and Discord emerged from Startup Battlefield — and the next wave of transformative companies is poised to debut here.

Excited to see these emerging talents pitch live? Interested in hearing from top founders and investors? Want to connect with those driving the tech industry’s future? Get your ticket to Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27-29 in San Francisco.

Last year’s winner, Salva Health, excelled in a competitive environment by creating a portable device for early breast cancer detection, aimed at rural areas lacking access to mammograms and diagnostic services. Relive their triumph below, tune into our Equity podcast interview with CEO Valentina Agudelo, or explore their journey here.

Salva wasn’t the only one. Among the 200 innovative startups, TechCrunch editorial team selected the 2024 Top 20 finalists who captivated the audience with their pioneering innovations, live demos, and polished pitches. The runner-up, geCKo Materials, drew interest with its compelling story of years of research leading to a game-changing adhesive technology that is revolutionizing the Velcro industry, tackling one sticky problem at a time.

This year’s Startup Battlefield 200 Top 20 finalists will be revealed on Day 1 of Disrupt 2025 (Monday, October 27). Don’t miss the chance to witness these founders compete live on stage for the $100,000 prize and Disrupt Cup. Your competitors will be there. Your rivals are already registered. Don’t miss out — secure your tickets to Disrupt 2025.

Set your reminders and alarms — the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list releases here on Wednesday, August 27, at 9:00 a.m. PT. Be among the first to discover which outstanding startups made the list.

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